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Standard specification

Driver Convenience

Audi drive select

Colour driver's information system display

Hill hold assist

PAS

Power boot opening and closing

Remote electric boot opening/closing

Service indicator

Entertainment

Audi music interface

Auxiliary input socket

DAB digital radio module

MMI radio plus with CD player

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror with light and rain sensors

Body coloured bumpers

Body coloured door mirrors

Electric front windows

Headlight washers

LED daytime running lights

Rear electric windows

S Line body styling

Interior Features

Black cloth headlining

Door sills with aluminium inlays

Electrically adjustable front seats - driver seat with memory

Front centre armrest

Front head restraints

Front sports seats including electric lumbar support

Isofix front passenger and rear seat preparation

Rear headrests

Split folding rear seat

Tool kit

Packs

High gloss pack - A7

LED interior light pack - A7

Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts

ABS

Driver airbag

ESP

Front side airbags with curtain airbags

Passenger airbag

Passenger airbag deactivate switch

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Warning triangle

Security

Anti theft system

Immobiliser

Locking wheel bolts

Preparation for tracking system

Remote central locking

Technical

Diesel particulate filter

Wheels

Space saver spare wheel

The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Emissions

CO2 (g/km)

152

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 5

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC

Catalytic Convertor

True

CC

2967

Cylinder Layout

V6

Cylinders

6

Engine Layout

NORTH SOUTH

Fuel Delivery

COMMON RAIL

Gears

7 SPEED

Number of Valves

24

Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption

EC Combined (mpg)

48.7

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

True

EC Extra Urban (mpg)

55.4

EC Urban (mpg)

41.5

General

Badge Engine CC

3.0

Badge Power

204

Coin Description

TDI Quattro 204

Coin Series

S Line

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

36E

Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

60000

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3

Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

7.2

Engine Power - BHP

204

Engine Power - KW

150

Engine Power - PS

True

Engine Power - RPM

3250

Engine Torque - LBS.FT

332

Engine Torque - MKG

46

Engine Torque - NM

450

Engine Torque - RPM

1250

Top Speed

146

Tyres

Alloys?

True

Space Saver?

True

Tyre Size Front

255/40 R19

Tyre Size Rear

255/40 R19

Tyre Size Spare

SPACE SAVER

Wheel Style

5 TWIN SPOKE

Wheel Type

19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1420

Length

4969

Wheelbase

2914

Width

1911

Width (including mirrors)

2139

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

65

Gross Vehicle Weight

2395

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1390

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

535

Max. Loading Weight

610

Max. Roof Load

100

Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1900

Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750

Minimum Kerbweight

1785

No. of Seats

5

Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.9

The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Audi A7 Sportback

By Andy Enright

Introduction

Audi isn't a company that's accustomed to playing catch-up, but when the Mercedes-Benz CLS started racking up some big sales, it was time for Ingolstadt to respond. It needed something a bit sassier than its rather staid A8 near the top of the range and the answer was the 2011 A7 Sportback. With design cues that harked back to the elegant 100 Coupe of the early 1970s, this was a big car that disguised its bulk extremely well and brought all of the refinement and depth of design that Audi has become renowned for. Nevertheless, the A7 struggled in the UK, perhaps hobbled by the fact that it looked so similar in basic profile to the cheaper A5 Sportback. Does that make it a solid used buy? Read on to find out.

History

The Audi A7 first appeared on the popular radar back in 2010 when production-ready examples started doing the motor show circuits, with the first road tests appearing in October of that year. Cars started rolling into dealerships at the start of 2011, Audi offering its usual trim walk-up of base, SE and S line versions. The engine choice comprised a 245bhp 3.0-litre diesel which was probably the best of the early all-V6 engine line-up. Audi also introduced a 204bhp version of this engine with a CVT gearbox which might have appealed to business users but in terms of talent was definitely one to avoid. There were also a pair of petrol engines, a smooth 204bhp 2.8-litre unit and a supercharged 298bhp 3.0-litre TFSI. Effectively a detuned version of the S4's powerplant, this one also sounded good on paper but probably needed a quicker-witted chassis to do it justice.
This being Audi, it wasn't too long until even quicker versions appeared. First up was the S7, which appeared in June 2012 with a 414bhp twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 under the bonnet. To give buyers some of the sportier looks without the expense, Audi also introduced the A7 Black Edition, while at the start of 2013, the ballistic 555bhp RS7 Sportback. The 309bhp 3.0-litre BiTurbo TDI engine was also introduced, instantly becoming the pick of the bunch. The A7 range got a heavy refresh for the 2014 model year with revised styling, new engines and improved dynamics.

What You Get

Style and practicality are key areas where the hatchbacked A7 needed to deliver in comparison to the A6 saloon and its rivals in the wider market. It's actually very similar in size to the A6, measuring close to five meters in length and at 1.9m wide. The cabin is designed to comfortably seat four adults and the electrically powered rear hatch rises to reveal a sizeable boot that can expand to 1,390-litres with the rear seat backs folded. Audi did a fine job of sculpting an elegant but sporty shape for its A5 Sportback and the larger A7 version has much of the same style. The long flowing roofline of the five-door car serves to lower it visually, bringing a sleeker profile than a conventional saloon while also delivering impressive aerodynamic performance. The shape is particularly well resolved around the rear where the tailgate ends in a sharply contoured flourish with a curving spoiler lip spoiler. More bold creases on the bumper and boot lid produce a purposeful look.
The usual cavalcade of high-tech titbits you'd expect in a top line Audi feature on the A7 equipment list. The SE and S Line specifications get xenon headlamps, electric tailgates, full leather trim, electric heated seats, cruise control, satellite navigation, Bluetooth and DAB digital radio. S Line modes get firmer settings for the independent suspension system but there's also a Sport suspension option that's halfway between the standard and the S Line. The S7 is more lavish still, with a choice of various hard trim finishes, including carbon fibre. The options list has an upgrade to the MMI control system which introduces MMI Touch with its 8-inch monitor and touch sensitive control pad. There's a navigation upgrade with a module which can download news, weather and route information from the driver's home computer to the car and Audi also here offered a head-up display for the first time. The park assist system can detect viable parallel parking spaces and take over the steering to manoeuvre the A7 into them.

What You Pay

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What to Look For

You'll do well to find anything notable here. Corrosion is simply not an issue with Audis and another reason why resale values are high. Seek out for a fully stamped up service history and look for uneven tyre wear on the S models. Also make sure there aren't any parking scrapes or kerbed alloys. Somewhat strangely, you'll probably find the best bargains with the most scope for negotiation on the most popular 245bhp diesel variant.

Replacement Parts

(approx based on a 2011 A7 3.0 TFSI) A clutch assembly kit will be around £250 and an exhaust system will be about £300. An alternator should be close to £150 and a radiator around £175.

On the Road

Familiar engines dominate the A7 line-up, the Sportback basically co-opting the larger six-cylinder units from the A6 saloon. One of the more recent additions to the range is the bi-turbo 3.0 BiTDI, which delivers 309bhp and a whopping 479lb ft of torque from just 1450rpm. It's good for 62mph in 5.3 seconds, which makes it even quicker than the 298bhp petrol-powered 3.0 TFSI which, with 298bhp, quattro four-wheel drive and a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox, requires 5.6 seconds for the benchmark sprint. The potent S7, with its 414bhp petrol 4.4-litre bi-turbo V8, betters that, nailing 62mph from rest in just 4.7 seconds and if you want more, there's always the 555bhp RS7 flagship variant.
As usual in Audi land, the entry-level cars are front-wheel-drive but there's quattro all-wheel-drive for those willing to pay for it. The quattro system sees torque distributed 40:60 in favour of the rear wheels for a sportier experience at the wheel. The crown gear differential that debuted in the RS5 performance model also features, with the ability to distribute more drive to the front or back of the car as required. While the front-driven A7s get the smooth Multitronic CVT automatic gearbox, the more dynamic quattro cars have the lightning fast S Tronic transmissions with seven speeds, two clutches and paddle shifters. All A7 models feature Audi Drive Select adaptive dynamics. This allows owners the choice of driving modes which instantly alter the steering weight, throttle response and gearbox settings at the touch of a button.

Overall

The A7 was that rarest of things for Audi; a bit of a swing and a miss. It was neither dynamically good enough nor enough of a distinctive design to really kick the door down in a sector the Mercedes-Benz CLS had started and which was joined by accomplished cars like the Porsche Panamera and the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe. Does that make it a poor used buy? Not if you can find one at the right price. While Audi didn't quite hit the high notes with the A7, it's nevertheless a class act and picking one up for the price of a decently-specified Ford Focus diesel is sure to prove highly tempting.

Performance

80%

Handling

70%

Comfort

80%

Space

80%

Styling

80%

Build

90%

Value

80%

Equipment

90%

Economy

80%

Depreciation

60%

Insurance

60%

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Deposit (£)

Term

Representative finance example

Monthly payment

£386.36

Deposit

£4798

Term (months)

60

Cash price

£23,988

Credit amount

£19,190

Completion fee

£1

Total amount payable

£27,980.60

Fixed interest rate

4.1%

APR representative

Fixed 7.9% APR representative

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